Parttime Receptionist Jobs in Springfield, TN (NOW HIRING)

Location: The Southern Territory Headquarters -Nashville, TN
About this opportunity:
The Receptionist answers the telephone in a courteous manner and directs calls to the appropriate destination; records accurate and complete messages when necessary; receives and receipts deliveries and donations; greets and announces visitors and clients; provides general information about The Salvation Army's operations and services; performs routine clerical work such as typing and filing. This is a Part-Time position, the receptionist will work Sat-Sun from 8 AM-4:30 PM, dedicated to the position that meets our clients needs.
Key responsibilities:
Answers the telephone and transfers calls to the appropriate destination; responds to callers' questions and provides accurate information.
Records and disseminates accurate and complete messages; ensures the timely and accurate distribution of messages through telephone and/or e-mail.
Receives, greets and announces visitors courteously and tactfully; assists callers and visitors by answering questions and providing instructions and referrals; screens sales representative soliciting to The Salvation Army.
Notifies proper individuals when visitors or clients have arrived; ensures that visitors and clients have signed in.
Records and updates statistical information; ensures the accuracy and completeness of the same.
Tracks staff and resident in/out status in order to direct calls and visitors properly.
Connects employees desiring to make long-distance and/or overseas phone calls; connect and logs personal calls to be placed on the credit card or home for employees and place the same call on a list.
Adds/deletes names and extensions to the phone list to ensure the list remains up-to-date on a daily basis; proof reads telephone lists for mistakes before list is printed.
Receives and prepares receipts for donations, packages, donations, airline tickets, express mail, and items delivered to the lobby; notifies proper individuals of item arrival by telephone and/or E-mail.
Maintain a master schedule of meetings in order to direct visitors/clients to appropriate meeting rooms.
What we are looking for in you:
High School diploma or GED required and two years of progressively responsible experience working in a major form with telephone switchboard responsibilities,
or
Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Ability to meet attendance requirements.
Ability to read, communicate and write the English language.
Work requires the ability to lift and carry and/ or push/pull light (less than 25lbs.) materials, supplies, and equipment.
Ability to meet attendance requirements.
Duties are performed mostly seated. Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking.
The Salvation Army offers a broad range of career opportunities, particularly targeted toward those motivated by our mission, to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
The Salvation Army strives to do the "Most Good" for its employees by offering a greater sense of purpose in the work performed, by training and mentoring employees and by offering competitive compensation and benefit plans. Whether employed as a truck driver, administrative support team member or the director of a program, our employees understand at the core of their work is the opportunity to be an integral part of an organization that is Doing the Most Good.
Five values at the heart of everything we do...We are...

• Passionate
• Compassionate
• Uplifting
• Brave
• Trustworthy

Additional Information:
All employees recognize The Salvation Army is a church and agree they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.
To apply, click on the "Apply Now" icon at the bottom of this posting.
Application Submittal Period: 5/9/2025- till filled
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
When an application is selected for review, typically, only applicants who indicate the relevant education and experience requirements, as indicated in the job description for the position, may be considered for job openings. Please FULLY complete the application, answer questions completely, honestly and to the best of your ability. Please also upload a copy of your resume (when available). Those applicants requiring accommodation to the application and/or interview process should contact a representative of the Human Resources Department at the applicable location.
We appreciate your interest in employment opportunities with The Salvation Army!